English · Word Candidate

tutor

/ˈtjuːtəː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tutors · tutoring · tutored

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

Noun

He passed the difficult class with help from his tutor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A university officer responsible for students in a particular hall.

NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.

Verb

To help pay her tuition, the college student began to tutor high school students in calculus and physics.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A card that allows one to search one's deck for one or more other cards.

Noun

here are some tutor cards i thought would be interesting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “tutor” mean?

One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

Is “tutor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.